Retention schedule

Policy & Strategy

3 year retention period 

  • All records relating to the creation, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures.

5 year retention period 

  • All records relating to the collection and publication of a range of performance indicators reflecting the services the authority provides.

Policy & Strategy – Ecology

3 year retention period 

  • All records relating to the provision of advice on the protection and enhancement both the local rural environment and wildlife.

6 year retention period

  • All records relating to the provision of grants for developing areas of the countryside for public use and education.
  • All information about the management of local nature reserves by the council.

Permanent retention period

  • All records relating to countryside surveys.
  • All records relating to the management of conservation areas.
  • All records relating to conservation area tree works notification.

Other retention period 

  • All records relating to the creation, implementation and monitoring of tree preservation orders – until tree no longer exists.

Policy & Strategy – Place

6 year retention period

  • All records relating to the creation, implementation and management of the local plan.
  • All records relating to the maintenance of specific sites and monuments.
  • All records relating to the creation and implementation of a Local Development Framework.

Permanent retention period

  • All records relating to the provision of advice and consultation to residents who are considering carrying out any works on property within a conservation area.
  • All records relating to listed buildings.
  • All records relating to the development and implementation of neighbourhood development plans.
  • All records relating to the creation and implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy.

Policy & Strategy – Prosperity

1 year retention period

  • Records relating to the provision of advice to new or existing businesses in the area on all aspects of running a business from starting a business to property, tax, employment law, business rates etc.

3 year retention period

  • All records relating to the provision of advice on business continuity management in the event of a civil emergency to local businesses and voluntary organisations.

6 year retention period

  • All records relating to the management of local economic development.
  • All records relating to the provision of business grants to new businesses, existing businesses who want to grow or businesses who want to move to the local area.
  • All records relating to the collation and analysis of economic information.
  • All records relating to the creation and management of Business Improvement Districts (BID).